Islamic Studies — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Arts & Humanities Offered at 38 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English Any three (3) ArtsSocial Science subjects including ArabicIslamic Studies

To study Islamic Studies in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Any three (3) Arts or Social Science subjects including Arabic or Islamic Studies. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

Verified against the JAMB brochure

O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5)'O' Level credit passes in Arts or Social Sciences to include English Language and Islamic Studies or Arabic.

38 Institutions offering Islamic Studies

AL Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike University Federal BA Bauchi State University University State BA Bayero University, Kano University Federal BO Borno State University University State FE Federal University Gashua University Federal FE Federal University, Dutse University Federal FE Federal University, Dutsin-Ma University Federal FE Federal University, Gusau Zamfara University Federal FE Federal University, Kashere University Federal FE Federal University, Lafia University Federal FE Federal University, Wukari University Federal GO Gombe State University University State IB Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University University State KA Kaduna State University University State KW Kwara State University University State LA Lagos State University University State NA Nasarawa State University University State NA National Open University of Nigeria University Federal NI Niger State University of Education University State OL Olabisi Onabanjo University University State OS Osun State University University State PR Prince Abubakar Audu University University State SO Sokoto State University University State SU Sule Lamido University University State TA Tai Solarin University Of Education University State TA Taraba State University University State UM Umaru Musa Yaradua University University State UN University of Abuja, Gwagwalada University Federal UN University of Ibadan University Federal UN University of Ilesa University State UN University of Ilorin University Federal UN University of Jos University Federal UN University of Lagos University Federal UN University of Maiduguri University Federal US Usumanu Danfodiyo University University Federal YO Yobe State University University State YU Yusuf Maitama Sule University University State ZA Zamfara State University University State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Islamic Studies in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Any three (3) Arts or Social Science subjects including Arabic or Islamic Studies.

Is Use of English compulsory for Islamic Studies?

Yes. Use of English is compulsory in the UTME for Islamic Studies and for every other course.

Can I study Islamic Studies through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for Islamic Studies through JAMB Direct Entry (DE) instead of sitting the UTME, subject to the institution's DE requirements.

What O'Level result do I need for Islamic Studies?

You need at least five (5) SSCE credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings, including the subjects listed under JAMB Requirements above.

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